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February 01, 2008

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New York—The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) International board of directors has named Dorothée Gizenga as its first executive director, effective March 17.

Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gizenga holds degrees in chemistry and economics.

Her professional background includes working with the provincial government of Ontario and the Canadian Federal Government, as well as with community organizations in both Canada and Africa.

Since 2003, Gizenga has worked with Partnership Africa Canada, an international nongovernmental organization (NGO) focusing on policy and research in the areas of peace, human security and sustainable development. There, she was responsible for supporting the implementation of projects related to the Kimberley Process, the International Conference for Peace in the Great Lakes region of Africa and the prevention of violence against women in conflict zones. She also took part in the creation and development of the Diamond Development Initiative.

Her experience includes policy development, international negotiation, evaluation, project design, management and coordination, and working with disadvantaged and marginalized groups.

"Dorothée brings a huge range of experience and skills to the Diamond Development Initiative, and we are very much looking forward to working with her as she takes up this challenging position," DDI Board Chairman Ian Smillie said in a media release.

The DDI, a nonprofit charitable organization based in the United States, aims to address issues affecting African artisanal diamond diggers and their families living in poverty by hosting field projects, policy dialogue, education and public engagement. In addition, the DDI brings together NGOs, governments and the private sector to convert diamonds from a fuel for war into an engine for development.

For more information about the organization, visit its Web site, DDIGlobal.org.

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